Managing Principal

Description

The Managing Principal plays a key leadership role in driving strategic vision, operational excellence, and cultural integrity within their studio while aligning with Pfluger Architects' broader objectives. Reporting to the CEO, the Managing Principal combines people leadership, architectural expertise, and business development skills to deliver impactful, client-focused solutions. As part of the Leadership Team, this role ensures high performance, champions the firm’s core values, cultivates a collaborative and innovative culture, and spearheads client and business development initiatives.

Role & Responsibilities :

Leadership & Culture Ambassador

• Embody Pfluger’s core values. Consistently demonstrate the principles of Do What’s Right, Build Synergy, Make a Difference, and Never Settle in all professional activities.
• Actively contribute to the Leadership Team by developing and executing firm-wide goals and addressing organizational challenges.
• Experienced and effective people leader with exceptional people leader addendum skills and competencies.
• Set and oversee people, product, process, and financial goals for the studio, ensuring alignment with firm-wide objectives.
• Serve as a brand ambassador, aligning decisions and communication with the firm’s purpose and core values.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, fostering leadership growth and expertise within the firm. Identifies and cultivates talent for critical positions.
• Author and represent the firm thought leaders at conferences and encourage award submissions.
• Lead by example, cultivating a collaborative work environment that supports employees’ full potential.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to address studio performance, challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks at both the firm-wide and studio levels.
• Partner with all other studios in the sharing of the firm’s resources and expertise as required to support the firm’s work and deliver solutions of the highest quality.
• Represent the studio as an investing shareholder.

Client Satisfaction through Exceptional Craft & Product Development & Delivery

Business Development & Studio Performance

Experience & Qualifications :

Location :

The Managing Principal is expected to commute daily to Pfluger’s local office and travel to studio and client locations across the state.

Since 1972, Pfluger Architects has designed spaces that reflect the vision and aspirations of the people who will use them. With more than 130 employees across five Texas offices, we focus on creating environments for K-12 and higher education that foster connection, creativity, and growth.

Our work is guided by a culture of learning, where every project is an opportunity to ask questions, challenge ideas, and try new approaches. We are driven by curiosity and imagination, always seeking innovative solutions that push boundaries and create lasting impact. And, at the heart of our process is a culture of design, where intentionality and creativity come together to ensure every project is meaningful and successful.

These values shape everything we do, helping us create spaces that inspire people to create a more meaningful human experience.